UCLA redshirt junior Devin Aupiu had an upclose look the past two seasons at a Bruins pass rush that consistently applied pressure to opposing quarterbacks.

A group led by Laiatu Latu, Gabriel and Grayson Murphy and Carl Jones Jr. ranked in the nation’s top five in sacks and tackles for loss in 2023, but all four are now on NFL rosters and UCLA turned to the transfer portal to replenish most of the edge rusher position.

Aupiu, who appeared in two games last season after making 14 appearances over the previous two years, is one of the few experienced with defensive coordinator Ikaika Malloe’s “unorthodox” scheme.

“Been learning under some good players, some good coaches for the past three years so I feel like I'm ready to step up,” Aupiu said Monday after the Bruins wrapped up their ninth practice of fall camp.